John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 20706 · Oct 31, 2019 · John Deere
5,700
units affected
5,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20706
- Date
- Oct 31, 2019
- Company
- John Deere
- Units affected
- 5,700
- Product
- John Deere 4044R, 4052R and 4066R compact utility tractors
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves green and yellow compact utility tractors with "John Deere" and the model numbers 4044R, 4052R or 4066R printed on the hood. Each of the recalled compact utility tractors has a 17-digit serial number located on the right side of the frame above the front axle. Each serial number included in the recall begins with "1LV" and ends with a six-digit number that falls within the ranges below: Model Serial Number Range 4044R 400284 - 401619 4052R 400381 - 403424 4066R 401588 - 407220
What can happen
Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- John Deere dealers nationwide from October 2016 through September 2019 for between $40,000 and $50,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled john deere 4044r, 4052r and 4066r compact utility tractors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled compact utility tractors and contact an authorized John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
Front cab support bolts that were torqued improperly during manufacturing can fail during a rollover, posing a crushing injury hazard to the operator.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.